Hydraulic Control Assembly - Antilock Brakes: Service and Repair

REMOVAL





1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.





2. Disconnect the anti-lock brake control module electrical connectors.





3. Disconnect the hydraulic brake lines.
1 Disconnect the two inlet hydraulic brake lines.
2 Disconnect the three outlet hydraulic brake lines.

WARNING: BRAKE FLUID CONTAINS POLYGLYCOL ETHERS AND POLYGLYCOLS. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES. WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. IF BRAKE FLUID CONTACTS EYES, FLUSH EYES WITH RUNNING WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. IF TAKEN INTERNALLY, DRINK WATER AND INDUCE VOMITING. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.

CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted and plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash it with water.

NOTE: Plug each open port to prevent brake fluid from spilling.





4. Remove the electronic hydraulic control unit (EHCU).
1 Remove the bolts.
2 Remove the EHCU.





5. If necessary, remove the EHCU bracket.
1 Remove the bolts.
2 Remove the EHCU bracket.

INSTALLATION





1. If removed, install the EHCU bracket.
1 Position the bracket.
2 Install the EHCU bracket bolts.





2. Install the EHCU.
1 Position the EHCU.
2 Install the bolts.





3. Connect the hydraulic brake lines.

CAUTION: Only authorized Ford inlet hydraulic brake lines should be used. These lines are of specific design and should only be replaced with authorized Ford parts.





4. Connect the two anti-lock brake control module electrical connectors.





5. Connect the battery ground cable.

NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km/h (10 mi) or more to relearn the strategy.

6. Bleed the brake hydraulic system.